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Ministry of Steel
Record production of 4.02 lakh tonnes of manganese ore by MOIL in the 4th quarter of FY 2022-23; Growth of 7% over the corresponding period of last year
Second highest ever production recorded for FY’ 23, since inception of the company
MOIL to target double digit production growth in FY’24
The Board of Directors of MOIL approved the financial results for the fourth quarter & the financial year which ended on 31st March 2023. In the fourth quarter of FY 2022-23, MOIL produced 4.02 lakh tonnes of manganese ore, achieving a growth of 7% over the corresponding period last year . Sales during the quarter also improved to 3.91 lakh tonnes, up by 3% over the CPLY. Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide  sales revenue during the quarter improved by 48% y-o-y.
For FY' 23, the company recorded the second highest ever production since inception of the company. Sales of manganese ore in the year was 11.78 lakhs tonnes, slightly lower than FY’22 on account of market conditions. Sales turnover of EMD during FY’23 also reached a new high, registering more than 100% growth from CPLY.
The company achieved a record capital expenditure  of Rs. 245 crores in FY'23, which is almost equal to the net profit  of the year. MOIL has carried out the best ever exploration core drilling of 41,762 meters in FY’23 which is 2.7 times the average exploration achieved in the last 5 years. The same will not only form the basis of enhanced production from its existing mines but will also acts as the foundation of opening new Manganese mines in the country.
The company has made profit before tax  and profit after tax  of Rs. 334.45 crores and Rs. 250.59 crores respectively during FY’23. Total dividend for the year recommended by MOIL is Rs. 3.69 per share for the year .
On this occasion, Shri Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD MOIL, reiterated that the company is fully committed towards achieving higher growth and specific plans for the same have already been put in place. The company is confident of continuing its growth trend, targeting double digit production growth in FY’24.
About MOIL: MOIL Limited is a Schedule-A, Miniratna category-1 CPSE under the administrative control of Ministry of Steel, Government of India. MOIL is the largest producer of manganese ore in the country with a market share of 45%, operating eleven mines in the State of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The company has an ambitious vision of almost doubling its production to 3.00 million tonnes by 2030. MOIL is also exploring business opportunities in the State of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Odisha besides other areas in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
Prime Minister's Office
PM performs Puja at Pushkar
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today performed Puja at the Pushkar temple and offered prayers for the welfare of the citizens.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
"पुष्कर में भगवान ब्रह्माजी के मंदिर में पूजन और दिव्य दर्शन का सौभाग्य मिला। देशवासियों के उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, समृद्धि और कल्याण की कामना की।"
Ministry of Defence
Swachhata hi seva campaign at INS Shivaji
As part of Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, INS Shivaji conducted a series of activities from 15 Sep to 02 Oct 2020. The Establishment drove a massive campaign to spread awareness regarding proper segregation and disposal of waste, through lectures and messages using social media, for shop owners, conservancy staff, galley staff and residents.
Various measures were implemented to ensure complete stoppage of single use plastic and recycling of solid waste within the Establishment. Community Shramdaans were conducted by all the Service Personnel & Defence Civilians and their family members to clean and preserve the flora and fauna, in and around the Establishment.
An online poster making competition themed on Swachh Bharat and protection of environment was conducted for School Children, who participated enthusiastically in large number.
To mark the culmination of the campaign, a tree plantation drive was organised on 02 Oct 2020 which also included beautification of public gardens at Officers and Sailors’ residential areas, in association with NGO STAMP. A total of 500 saplings were planted during the plantation drive.
All activities were conducted whilst adhering to extant COVID-19 guidelines.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Seed Mini Kits
Government of India is implementing rapeseed & mustard Seed Minikit distribution programme under National Food security Mission –Oilseeds  with aims and objective to introduce and popularize latest released High Yielding Varieties / hybrids and their promotion and spread among farmers. Government has allocated 8.20 lakh of minikits of rapeseed & mustard seed in 15 major Mustard growing states with financial outlay of Rs. 1066.78 lakhs during Rabi 2021-22.
The shortlisted states for distribution of rapeseed and mustard seed minikits under National Food Security Mission  during Rabi 2021-22 are Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura. To promote hybrid mustard varieties, the Government has approved a pilot project for 1.20 lakhs Hybrid seed mini kits distribution of Mustard through National Seeds Corporation  with total cost of Rs. 779.96 lakhs under National Food Security Mission-Oilseeds .
In the mustard, initiative for hybrid development such as CMS based hybrid, 5 varieties of Indian mustard and one variety of yellow sarson are undertaken for popularizing climatic resilient rapeseed-mustard varieties in various states through various programme by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research -Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research , Bharatpur, Rajasthan. These hybrids and varieties having tolerance to biotic & abiotic stresses and quality traits has been recommended for specific growing conditions.
The Hybrid seed are demonstrated in the farmer’s field by ICAR and being cultivated by the farmers in the notified states. The yields of the Hybrids are superior than High Yielding Variety . Hybrid Mustard seed mini kits have been distributed to major Mustard growing States, such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat during Rabi 2021-22.
The State-wise distribution of HYVs & Hybrids of rapeseed & mustard seed minikits during Rabi 2021-22
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Sl. No
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State
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Seed minikit distributed

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1
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Bihar
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55625
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2
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Chhattisgarh
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10200
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3
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Gujarat
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28060
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4
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Haryana
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95867
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5
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
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8307
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6
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Jharkhand
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34950
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|
7
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Madhya Pradesh
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22980
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|
8
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Odisha
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10000
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|
9
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|
Punjab
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25000
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|
10
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|
Rajasthan
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|
173465
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|
11
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|
Uttar Pradesh
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|
119525
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|
12
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|
Uttarakhand
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|
0
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|
13
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|
Assam
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10000
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|
14
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
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|
2000
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15
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Tripura
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2500
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Total
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598479
Details of state wise allocation and distribution of Hybrids of mustard seed minikits during Rabi 2021-22 is as under:
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Sl No.
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State
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Seed minikit distributed

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1
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Gujarat
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20000
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2
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Haryana
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15000
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3
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Madhya Pradesh
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30000
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4
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Rajasthan
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20000
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5
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Uttar Pradesh
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35000
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Total
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120000
This information was given by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
GoI constitutes 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries to monitor development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti NMP
Cabinet Secretary to chair, Secretaries of Union Infrastructure, Agricultural & Financial Ministries/Departments to be its Members, Logistics Division will act as Secretariat
EGoS to synchronise construction of roads, rail, etc. along with all utility services in an area-based approach for development of Infrastructure on pilot basis
Government of India has constituted a 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries , which will be a monitoring mechanism for the development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan . The Cabinet Secretary will be its Chairperson. Members include Chairman, Railway Board; Secretaries of Ministry/Department of Road, Transport & Highways; Ports, Shipping & Waterways; Civil Aviation; Petroleum & Natural Gas; Power; Telecommunications; Coal; Mines; Chemicals & Petro-Chemicals; Fertilizers; Steel; Expenditure; DPIIT; Food and Public Distribution; Agriculture & Farmers Welfare; Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying; and Tourism. Head of Logistics Division will be the Member, Convenor. Besides, the EGoS can co-opt any other Secretary or Secretaries as per requirement.
The Empowered Group of Secretaries  shall have the following terms of reference:
- Review and monitor implementation of the Plan to ascertain the logistics efficiency accruing thereof;
- Adopt framework and norms for undertaking any amendments in the Plan;
- Coordinate for any changes in the projects already included in the Plan, within the prescribed framework and norms;
- To set out a procedure and a definitive timeframe for synchronisation of various activities for construction of roads, rail, etc. along with all utility services in an area-based approach for development of infrastructure on pilot basis;
- Align various initiatives on development of a common integrated portal which serves the needs of all stakeholders;
- Issue appropriate directions for achieving the objectives and for compliance to guiding principles of the PM GatiShakti NMP and in addressing demand side requirements of concerned Ministries.
- The EGoS will also look at the interventions required to meet the demand side, in efficiently transporting bulk goods based on the requirements of various Ministries like Steel, Coal, Fertilizer etc.
The Logistics Division will act as Secretariat to the Empowered Group of Secretaries for its Terms of Reference .
Ministry of Tourism
Development of Coastal Tourism Circuits in Tamil Nadu
The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned the project ‘Development of Chennai- Mamamallapuram – Rameshwaram – Manpadu – Kanyakumari’ In Tamil Nadu under Coastal Circuit theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the year 2016-17 for Rs.99.92 crore. The components sanctioned under the project include SEL show, last mile connectivity, Information signages, Illumination, sea-view seating plazas, CCTV surveillance equipment, rescue boats, walking tracks etc. among other basic tourist amenities like First aid kiosks, Drinking water kiosks, Public conveniences etc.
This information was given by the Minister of State  of Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Delhi Police files charge sheet in rape case of a girl in Delhi’s Trilokpuri area
In pursuance to the ‘zero tolerance’ policy of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Government of India to crimes against women and commitment towards expeditious investigation and trial of heinous crimes against women and girls
On the direction of Hon’ble Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah that the investigation in this case be completed speedily and charge sheet be filed within 30 days so that the victim family gets justice, the Ministry of Home Affairs had conducted a high-level review in which Delhi Police had committed to file the charge sheet within 30 days of registration of the case
Both, in Trilokpuri and Nangal cases, Delhi Police filed charge sheet well before 30 days
Delhi Police today filed the charge sheet in the court in rape case of a girl in Trilokpuri area of Delhi, well before 30 days of the registration of the case.
In pursuance to the zero tolerance policy of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Government of India to crimes against women and commitment towards expeditious investigation and trial of heinous crimes against women and girls, and on the direction of Hon’ble Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah that the investigation in this case be completed speedily and charge sheet be filed within 30 days so that the victim family gets justice, the Ministry of Home Affairs had conducted a high-level review in which Delhi Police had committed to file the charge sheet within 30 days of registration of the case, after which a fast track court will conduct the trial.
The charge sheet has been filed under sections 376 AB r/w sec 6 POCSO Act & sec 3  SC/ST Act, within three weeks of the registration of the case. The accused had been arrested within hours and is currently in judicial custody. In Nangal rape and murder case, too, Delhi Police had filed the charge sheet before 30 days.
The 187-page charge sheet was submitted by Crime Branch in the Hon’ble Court of Shri Hasan Anjar, ASJ, Special Court , Karkardooma Courts, Delhi, who has fixed 10th September for further proceedings.
The instant case was transferred from PS MayurVihar to Crime Branch of Delhi Police on 14.08.21and assigned to ACP Arvind Kumar for speedy investigation under the supervision of Shri Manoj C., DCP .During investigation, all evidences, including technical, were analyzed and brought on record.Senior officers supervised the investigation on day-to-day basis.
In view of the sensitivity of the case, the charge sheet has been submitted within 21 days against the accused who is currently lodged in judicial custody.
Ministry of Railways
IRCTC signs an MoU with KSTDC to run the Golden Chariot Train
This train will boost the tourism in Southern India : Shri Suresh C. Angadi
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited , a tourism arm of Indian Railways, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation  to market and operate the Golden Chariot Train in New Delhi today in the august presence of Minister of State of Railways, Shri Suresh C Angadi, and Minister of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, Shri C. T. Ravi. Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, other Railway Board Members, Officials from IRCTC & KSTDC were also present on the occasion.
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation  will soon hand over the reins of the train to IRCTC. IRCTC is planning a revamp of the train itineraries also to add different flavours that Karnataka has to offer. The new itineraries shall be a mix of history, culture, wildlife and nature. It is proposed to include Bandipur, Mysore, Halebid, Chikmagalur, Hampi, Bijapur and Goa in the itinerary. IRCTC is expected to carry out internal refurbishment of the train and commence operations from March 2020.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State of Railways, Shri Suresh C. Angadi said that this MoU is an important step towards the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to promote tourism in India and his clarion call to the countrymen to visit at least fifteen tourism spots in the country. Shri Angadi directed the IRCTC and KSDTC to keep the price of the tickets competitive so that the common people can also avail the facility of this train. Shri Angadi added that this train will boost the tourism in Southern India. The Minister wished grand success to this project.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, Shri C.T. Ravi said that Government of Karnataka and KSTDC have been operating and maintaining Golden Chariot since its inception in 2008 and it is the first and only luxury train in the whole South India. The Golden Chariot showcases the rich culture and heritage of the region. He said that MoU between IRCTC & KSTDC will have mutual benefit for both the organizations and tourism will be strengthened through this partnership.
Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav expressed confidence that IRCTC and KSTDC will successfully operate and market the Golden Chariot for domestic and international tourists. He assured all cooperation and necessary support to this project.
The Golden Chariot train which commenced operations in 2008 is a Government of Karnataka initiative in a Joint Venture with Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The 18 coach long train with 44 guest rooms having a capacity of 84 guests, covers tourist attractions in the state of Karnataka and other south Indian states.
IRCTC, has the experience and expertise in operating wide ranging rail tourism products across the length of breadth of the country. It also operates the hugely popular Maharajas’ Express luxury train, which commenced operations in 2010.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates race walking champion, Priyanka Goswami for winning the coveted Silver Medal
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated race walking champion, Priyanka Goswami for winning the coveted Silver Medal at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Congratulations to our national race walking champion Priyanka Goswami for winning the coveted Silver medal. By this medal, she has inspired many youngsters in India to take up this sport. May she keep scaling new heights of success in the times to come. #Cheer4India.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
MeitY to organise “AI Pe Charcha” on “AI for Date Driven Governance” theme
The National e Governance Division  of the Ministry of Electronics and IT is organising yet another AI Pe Charcha  on October 28, 2021 on the theme, “AI for Date Driven Governance”. The session aims at covering the importance of data driven and AI-enabled governance along with the global best practices.
An initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & IT, AI Pe Charcha is a series of panel discussions involving various global and domestic leaders from the Government and industry, researchers and academicians sharing their views & experiences around Artificial Intelligence, related case studies, global best practices, breakthrough innovations and the challenges faced in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
The ‘AI for Data Driven Governance’ session will involve experts speaking about leveraging AI for Public Sector, Defence and Security, Postal Services and Future Cities. There will also be a presentation on important AI-driven solutions that have played a significant role during the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Such initiatives by the Government of India is a step towards understanding and harnessing the power of evolving technologies and their policy implications.
To view the event, register at https://bit.ly/3mGSmeh. Additionally, the event will be streamed LIVE on
Ministry of Finance
Effective tax rate on complex, building, flat etc.
It is brought to the notice of buyers of constructed property that there is no GST on sale of complex/ building and ready to move-in flats where sale takes place after issue of completion certificate by the competent authority. GST is applicable on sale of under construction property or ready to move-in flats where completion certificate has not been issued at the time of sale.
Effective rate of tax and credit available to the builders for payment of tax are summarized in the table for pre-GST and GST regime.
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Period
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Output Tax Rate
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Input Tax Credit details
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Effective Rate of Tax
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Pre- GST
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Service Tax: 4.5%
VAT: 1% to 5%

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Central Excise on most of the construction materials: 12.5%
VAT: 12.5 to 14.5%
Entry Tax: Yes
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No input tax credit  of VAT and Central Excise duty paid on inputs was available to the builder for payment of output tax, hence it got embedded in the value of properties. Considering that goods constitute approximately 45% of the value, embedded ITC was approximately 10- 12%.
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Effective pre-GST tax incidence: 15- 18%
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GST
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Affordable housing segment: 8%,
Other segment: 12% after 1/3rd abatement of value of land
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Major construction materials, capital goods and input services used for construction of flats, houses, etc. attract GST of 18% or more.
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ITC available and weighted average of ITC incidence is approximately 8 to10%.
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Effective GST incidence,
for affordable segment and for other segment has not increased as compared to pre- GST regime.
Housing projects in the affordable segment such as Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, Rajiv Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or any other housing scheme of State Government etc., attract GST of 8%. For such projects, after offsetting input tax credit, the builder or developer in most cases will not be required to pay GST in cash as the builder would have enough ITC in his books of account to pay the output GST.
For projects other than affordable segment, it is expected that the cost of the complex/ buildings/ flats would not have gone up due to implementation of GST. Builders are also required to pass on the benefits of lower tax burden to the buyers of property by way of reduced prices/ installments, where effective tax rate has been down.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM shares an article on how India is remembering the greats who built our nation
Also shares MyGov tweet thread on the Government's work on preservation of cultural heritage
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article of NaMo App's Vikas Yatra section giving glimpses of how India is remembering the greats who built our nation.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"This year we mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, an occasion to pay tributes to our freedom fighters. This article on the NaMo App’s Vikas Yatra section gives you a glimpse of how India is remembering the greats who built our nation.
#8YearsOfPreservingCulture"
The Prime Minister also shared a tweet thread by MyGov highlighting the Government's work for preservation of India's glorious culture.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"We take great pride in our glorious culture and we are humbled to have got the opportunity to work for it’s preservation as well as celebration. #8YearsOfPreservingCulture"
Ministry of Tourism
In the run up to G-20 meetings, Mumbai Regional office of Ministry of Tourism organizes Workshop for Incredible India Tourist Guides and Regional Level Guides
Mumbai, 7 December 2022
In the run up to the forthcoming G-20 meetings in Mumbai, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India through its Regional Office in Mumbai organized a half-day workshop for Incredible India Tourist Guides and Regional Level Guides on 7 December 2022.
The workshop was conducted in association with Archaeological Survey of India. 65 tourist guides certified by the Ministry of Tourism attended the session on Kanheri caves. Kanheri caves is the site selected for the excursion for the delegates of 1st Working Group Meeting of G20 scheduled from 13 to 16 December 2022.
The workshop included lecture on 'Art and Architecture of Kanheri caves' by Rajendra Yadav, Superintendent Archaeologist, ASI and Dr. Anita Rane Kothare, HoD of History at Xaviers College, Mumbai.
The workshop was conducted at the Auditorium of National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai. The meeting is a part of G 20 meetings preparation with the stakeholders.PIB Mumbai | Dheep/Prarthna/Darshana
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens , a component of the scheme of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana
Last two years, a total of ₹165.50 Crore has been released to the implementing organizations in the country
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens , a component of the scheme of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, under which grant-in-aid is provided to Non-Government/Voluntary Organiszations for running and maintenance of Senior Citizens' Homes, Continuous Care Homes, etc., to provide facilities, like, shelter, nutrition, medicare and recreation free of cost to the indigent senior citizens.
During the last two years, a total of ₹165.50 Crore has been released to the implementing organizations in the country.
During the last 3 years, a total of ₹28.35 lakh have been released to the implementing organization in the State of Bihar.
This information was given by Minister of State for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.